Ireland Narrowly Miss Out on Semi-Final Place After Draw

Ireland narrowly miss out on semi-final place after draw

Ireland have narrowly missed out on a semi-final place in the FIH Hockey Nations Cup after a draw against South Africa in Cape Town.

Ireland Narrowly Miss Out On Semi-Final Place Following Draw With South Africa In The FIH Hockey Nations Cup

Tuesday, June 16 – Cape Town, South Africa: The Ireland Men’s Hockey Team missed out on a place in the FIH Hockey Nations Cup Semi-Final by the finest of margins as they drew with South Africa in their last Pool B match. Ireland went a goal up early on through Daragh Walsh, but South Africa turned the game back in their favour with goals either side of half-time. Ben Nelson drew Ireland back level early in the final quarter, but South Africa onc…

South Africa Survive Irish Thriller to Seal Semi-Final Spot at Sold-Out Hartleyvale

A sold-out Hartleyvale Stadium welcomed FIH President Tayyab Ikram on Youth Day as South Africa and Ireland met in a virtual quarter-final at the FIH Hockey Nations Cup. Ireland needed victory to progress, while South Africa knew a draw would be enough to secure their place in the top four. The contest started with immediate intensity. Ireland won an early penalty corner, but Cullin de Jager was equal to the effort with a strong save. South Afri…